Optical Communications Team - Revision history

Flynnd at 04:21, 2 September 2020

2020-09-02T04:21:53Z

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	[[File:SSI-1E4-2.png\|thumb\|175px\|left\|On a subsequent test, the team was able to bidirectionally encode and decode a string of bits.]]		[[File:SSI-1E4-2.png\|thumb\|175px\|left\|On a subsequent test, the team was able to bidirectionally encode and decode a string of bits.]]

	Optical Communications is a student-led project that ~~aims~~ to develop the capability to establish high-bandwidth data links over free space. The group began work at the beginning of the 2014-2015 academic year, under the leadership of Thomas Teisberg and Logan Herrera. It was initially formed to investigate the possibility of space-based optical communications, with the intent to participate in the NASA [[CubeQuest Challenge]], a competition for small satellite design, but ~~has since~~ moved away from the competition design constraints.		Optical Communications was a student-led project that aimed to develop the capability to establish high-bandwidth data links over free space. The group began work at the beginning of the 2014-2015 academic year, under the leadership of Thomas Teisberg and Logan Herrera. It was initially formed to investigate the possibility of space-based optical communications, with the intent to participate in the NASA [[CubeQuest Challenge]], a competition for small satellite design, but later moved away from the competition design constraints.

	~~Since its inception, the~~ Optical Communications group ~~has~~ evolved to focus on the establishment of long-distance optical links, with the eventual goal of integrating this technology into a CubeSat form-factor satellite for the purposes of space-based communication. In its first year of existence, the group developed a system involving mechanized altitude/azimuth mounts, an original receiver device consisting of a Fresnel lens and photodetector, and a MATLAB pointing algorithm based on reference point alignment. The group’s final test of the 2014-15 year resulted in the successful establishment of an optical lock over [[SSI-1E4\|10 kilometers]]. The group was able to successfully transmit encoded data over 10 kilometers in August 2015.		The Optical Communications group evolved to focus on the establishment of long-distance optical links, with the eventual goal of integrating this technology into a CubeSat form-factor satellite for the purposes of space-based communication. In its first year of existence, the group developed a system involving mechanized altitude/azimuth mounts, an original receiver device consisting of a Fresnel lens and photodetector, and a MATLAB pointing algorithm based on reference point alignment. The group’s final test of the 2014-15 year resulted in the successful establishment of an optical lock over [[SSI-1E4\|10 kilometers]]. The group was able to successfully transmit encoded data over 10 kilometers in August 2015.

	<noinclude>[[Category:Optical Communications]]</noinclude>		<noinclude>[[Category:Optical Communications]]</noinclude>

Smaldonado: Updated with SSI-1E4-2

2016-09-23T07:34:04Z

Updated with SSI-1E4-2

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	[[File:SSI-1E4_Small (175x175).png\|frame\|left\|~~The OpComms~~ Team's ~~longest~~ successful ~~test transmitted a binary signal over a~~ [[SSI-1E4\|10km link]]]]		[[File:SSI-1E4_Small (175x175).png\|frame\|left\|Mission patch for the Satellites Team's first successful [[SSI-1E4\|10km optical link]], which achieved an optical lock]]
			[[File:SSI-1E4-2.png\|thumb\|175px\|left\|On a subsequent test, the team was able to bidirectionally encode and decode a string of bits.]]

	Optical Communications is a student-led project that aims to develop the capability to establish high-bandwidth data links over free space. The group began work at the beginning of the 2014-2015 academic year, under the leadership of Thomas Teisberg and Logan Herrera. It was initially formed to investigate the possibility of space-based optical communications, with the intent to participate in the NASA [[CubeQuest Challenge]], a competition for small satellite design, but has since moved away from the competition design constraints~~. The OpComms/Satellites Team Faculty Advisor is [[Dr. Simone D'Amico]]~~.		Optical Communications is a student-led project that aims to develop the capability to establish high-bandwidth data links over free space. The group began work at the beginning of the 2014-2015 academic year, under the leadership of Thomas Teisberg and Logan Herrera. It was initially formed to investigate the possibility of space-based optical communications, with the intent to participate in the NASA [[CubeQuest Challenge]], a competition for small satellite design, but has since moved away from the competition design constraints.

	Since its inception, the Optical Communications group has evolved to focus on the establishment of long-distance optical links, with the eventual goal of integrating this technology into a CubeSat form-factor satellite for the purposes of space-based communication. In its first year of existence, the group developed a system involving mechanized altitude/azimuth mounts, an original receiver device consisting of a Fresnel lens and photodetector, and a MATLAB pointing algorithm based on reference point alignment. The group’s final test of the 2014-15 year resulted in the successful establishment of an optical lock over [[SSI-1E4\|10 kilometers]].		Since its inception, the Optical Communications group has evolved to focus on the establishment of long-distance optical links, with the eventual goal of integrating this technology into a CubeSat form-factor satellite for the purposes of space-based communication. In its first year of existence, the group developed a system involving mechanized altitude/azimuth mounts, an original receiver device consisting of a Fresnel lens and photodetector, and a MATLAB pointing algorithm based on reference point alignment. The group’s final test of the 2014-15 year resulted in the successful establishment of an optical lock over [[SSI-1E4\|10 kilometers]]. The group was able to successfully transmit encoded data over 10 kilometers in August 2015.

	<noinclude>[[Category:Optical Communications]]</noinclude>		<noinclude>[[Category:Optical Communications]]</noinclude>

Smaldonado: Updated

2016-07-08T02:25:58Z

Updated

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	''The principal focus of SSI's Satellites Team is the development of an Optical Communications system and, ultimately, an OpComms satellite. For information on other satellite projects SSI members have worked on, see [[SSI Satellite Projects]].'' <br/> <br/>

	{{opcomms-sidebar}}		{{opcomms-sidebar}}
	[[File:SSI-1E4_Small (175x175).png\|frame\|left\|The OpComms Team's longest successful test transmitted a binary signal over a [[SSI-1E4\|10km link]]]]		[[File:SSI-1E4_Small (175x175).png\|frame\|left\|The OpComms Team's longest successful test transmitted a binary signal over a [[SSI-1E4\|10km link]]]]
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	Since its inception, the Optical Communications group has evolved to focus on the establishment of long-distance optical links, with the eventual goal of integrating this technology into a CubeSat form-factor satellite for the purposes of space-based communication. In its first year of existence, the group developed a system involving mechanized altitude/azimuth mounts, an original receiver device consisting of a Fresnel lens and photodetector, and a MATLAB pointing algorithm based on reference point alignment. The group’s final test of the 2014-15 year resulted in the successful establishment of an optical lock over [[SSI-1E4\|10 kilometers]].		Since its inception, the Optical Communications group has evolved to focus on the establishment of long-distance optical links, with the eventual goal of integrating this technology into a CubeSat form-factor satellite for the purposes of space-based communication. In its first year of existence, the group developed a system involving mechanized altitude/azimuth mounts, an original receiver device consisting of a Fresnel lens and photodetector, and a MATLAB pointing algorithm based on reference point alignment. The group’s final test of the 2014-15 year resulted in the successful establishment of an optical lock over [[SSI-1E4\|10 kilometers]].

	~~The current team leads are [[User:Smaldonado\|Sasha Maldonado]] and [[User:Ehillstrom\|Elizabeth Hillstrom]].~~

	<noinclude>[[Category:Optical Communications]]</noinclude>		<noinclude>[[Category:Optical Communications]]</noinclude>

Smaldonado: Eliminated excessive hype.

2016-03-27T15:35:48Z

Eliminated excessive hype.

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	Optical Communications is a student-led project that aims to develop the capability to establish high-bandwidth data links over free space. The group began work at the beginning of the 2014-2015 academic year, under the leadership of Thomas Teisberg and Logan Herrera. It was initially formed to investigate the possibility of space-based optical communications, with the intent to participate in the NASA [[CubeQuest Challenge]], a competition for small satellite design, but has since moved away from the competition design constraints. The OpComms/Satellites Team Faculty Advisor is [[Dr. Simone D'Amico]].		Optical Communications is a student-led project that aims to develop the capability to establish high-bandwidth data links over free space. The group began work at the beginning of the 2014-2015 academic year, under the leadership of Thomas Teisberg and Logan Herrera. It was initially formed to investigate the possibility of space-based optical communications, with the intent to participate in the NASA [[CubeQuest Challenge]], a competition for small satellite design, but has since moved away from the competition design constraints. The OpComms/Satellites Team Faculty Advisor is [[Dr. Simone D'Amico]].

	Since its inception, the Optical Communications group has evolved to focus on the establishment of long-distance optical links, with the eventual goal of integrating this technology into a CubeSat form-factor satellite for the purposes of space-based communication. In its first year of existence, the group developed a system involving mechanized altitude/azimuth mounts, an original receiver device consisting of a Fresnel lens and photodetector, and a MATLAB pointing algorithm based on reference point alignment. The group’s final test of the 2014-15 year resulted in the successful establishment of an optical ~~link~~ over [[SSI-1E4\|10 kilometers]].		Since its inception, the Optical Communications group has evolved to focus on the establishment of long-distance optical links, with the eventual goal of integrating this technology into a CubeSat form-factor satellite for the purposes of space-based communication. In its first year of existence, the group developed a system involving mechanized altitude/azimuth mounts, an original receiver device consisting of a Fresnel lens and photodetector, and a MATLAB pointing algorithm based on reference point alignment. The group’s final test of the 2014-15 year resulted in the successful establishment of an optical lock over [[SSI-1E4\|10 kilometers]].

	The current team leads are [[User:Smaldonado\|Sasha Maldonado]] and [[User:Ehillstrom\|Elizabeth Hillstrom]].		The current team leads are [[User:Smaldonado\|Sasha Maldonado]] and [[User:Ehillstrom\|Elizabeth Hillstrom]].

	<noinclude>[[Category:Optical Communications]]</noinclude>		<noinclude>[[Category:Optical Communications]]</noinclude>

Ehillstrom at 00:19, 6 December 2015

2015-12-06T00:19:18Z

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	[[File:SSI-1E4_Small (175x175).png\|frame\|left\|The OpComms Team's longest successful test transmitted a binary signal over a [[SSI-1E4\|10km link]]]]		[[File:SSI-1E4_Small (175x175).png\|frame\|left\|The OpComms Team's longest successful test transmitted a binary signal over a [[SSI-1E4\|10km link]]]]

	Optical Communications is a student-led project ~~aiming~~ to develop the capability to establish high-bandwidth data links over free space. The group began work at the beginning of the 2014-2015 academic year, under the leadership of Thomas Teisberg and Logan Herrera. It was initially formed to investigate the possibility of space-based optical communications, with the intent to participate in the NASA [[CubeQuest Challenge]], a competition for small satellite design. The OpComms/Satellites Team Faculty Advisor is [[Dr. Simone D'Amico]].		Optical Communications is a student-led project that aims to develop the capability to establish high-bandwidth data links over free space. The group began work at the beginning of the 2014-2015 academic year, under the leadership of Thomas Teisberg and Logan Herrera. It was initially formed to investigate the possibility of space-based optical communications, with the intent to participate in the NASA [[CubeQuest Challenge]], a competition for small satellite design, but has since moved away from the competition design constraints. The OpComms/Satellites Team Faculty Advisor is [[Dr. Simone D'Amico]].

	Since its inception, the Optical Communications group has evolved to focus on the establishment of long-distance optical links, with the eventual goal of integrating this technology into a CubeSat form-factor satellite for the purposes of space-based communication. In its first year of existence, the group developed a system involving mechanized altitude/azimuth mounts, an original receiver device consisting of a Fresnel lens and photodetector, and a MATLAB pointing algorithm based on reference point alignment. The group’s final test of the 2014-15 year resulted in the successful establishment of an optical link over [[SSI-1E4\|10 kilometers]].		Since its inception, the Optical Communications group has evolved to focus on the establishment of long-distance optical links, with the eventual goal of integrating this technology into a CubeSat form-factor satellite for the purposes of space-based communication. In its first year of existence, the group developed a system involving mechanized altitude/azimuth mounts, an original receiver device consisting of a Fresnel lens and photodetector, and a MATLAB pointing algorithm based on reference point alignment. The group’s final test of the 2014-15 year resulted in the successful establishment of an optical link over [[SSI-1E4\|10 kilometers]].

Smaldonado: Added big redirect about work of satellites team, gave credit to D'Amico.

2015-12-05T13:25:56Z

Added big redirect about work of satellites team, gave credit to D'Amico.

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			''The principal focus of SSI's Satellites Team is the development of an Optical Communications system and, ultimately, an OpComms satellite. For information on other satellite projects SSI members have worked on, see [[SSI Satellite Projects]].'' <br/> <br/>

	{{opcomms-sidebar}}		{{opcomms-sidebar}}
	[[File:SSI-1E4_Small (175x175).png\|frame\|left\|The OpComms Team's longest successful test transmitted a binary signal over a [[SSI-1E4\|10km link]]]]		[[File:SSI-1E4_Small (175x175).png\|frame\|left\|The OpComms Team's longest successful test transmitted a binary signal over a [[SSI-1E4\|10km link]]]]
	Optical Communications is a student-led project aiming to develop the capability to establish high-bandwidth data links over free space. The group began work at the beginning of the 2014-2015 academic year, under the leadership of Thomas Teisberg and Logan Herrera. It was initially formed to investigate the possibility of space-based optical communications, with the intent to participate in the NASA [[CubeQuest Challenge]], a competition for small satellite design. Since its inception, the Optical Communications group has evolved to focus on the establishment of long-distance optical links, with the eventual goal of integrating this technology into a CubeSat form-factor satellite for the purposes of space-based communication. In its first year of existence, the group developed a system involving mechanized altitude/azimuth mounts, an original receiver device consisting of a Fresnel lens and photodetector, and a MATLAB pointing algorithm based on reference point alignment. The group’s final test resulted in the successful establishment of an optical link over [[SSI-1E4\|10 kilometers]].
			Optical Communications is a student-led project aiming to develop the capability to establish high-bandwidth data links over free space. The group began work at the beginning of the 2014-2015 academic year, under the leadership of Thomas Teisberg and Logan Herrera. It was initially formed to investigate the possibility of space-based optical communications, with the intent to participate in the NASA [[CubeQuest Challenge]], a competition for small satellite design. The OpComms/Satellites Team Faculty Advisor is [[Dr. Simone D'Amico]].

			Since its inception, the Optical Communications group has evolved to focus on the establishment of long-distance optical links, with the eventual goal of integrating this technology into a CubeSat form-factor satellite for the purposes of space-based communication. In its first year of existence, the group developed a system involving mechanized altitude/azimuth mounts, an original receiver device consisting of a Fresnel lens and photodetector, and a MATLAB pointing algorithm based on reference point alignment. The group’s final test of the 2014-15 year resulted in the successful establishment of an optical link over [[SSI-1E4\|10 kilometers]].

	The current team leads are [[User:Smaldonado\|Sasha Maldonado]] and [[User:Ehillstrom\|Elizabeth Hillstrom]].		The current team leads are [[User:Smaldonado\|Sasha Maldonado]] and [[User:Ehillstrom\|Elizabeth Hillstrom]].

	<noinclude>[[Category:Optical Communications]]</noinclude>		<noinclude>[[Category:Optical Communications]]</noinclude>

Smaldonado: Reverted edits by Smaldonado (talk) to last revision by Ehillstrom

2015-12-05T10:05:00Z

Reverted edits by Smaldonado (talk) to last revision by Ehillstrom

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	[[File:SSI-1E4_Small (175x175).png\|frame\|~~right~~\|The OpComms Team's longest successful test transmitted a binary signal over a [[SSI-1E4\|10km link]]]]		[[File:SSI-1E4_Small (175x175).png\|frame\|left\|The OpComms Team's longest successful test transmitted a binary signal over a [[SSI-1E4\|10km link]]]]
	Optical Communications is a student-led project aiming to develop the capability to establish high-bandwidth data links over free space. The group began work at the beginning of the 2014-2015 academic year, under the leadership of Thomas Teisberg and Logan Herrera. It was initially formed to investigate the possibility of space-based optical communications, with the intent to participate in the NASA [[CubeQuest Challenge]], a competition for small satellite design. Since its inception, the Optical Communications group has evolved to focus on the establishment of long-distance optical links, with the eventual goal of integrating this technology into a CubeSat form-factor satellite for the purposes of space-based communication. In its first year of existence, the group developed a system involving mechanized altitude/azimuth mounts, an original receiver device consisting of a Fresnel lens and photodetector, and a MATLAB pointing algorithm based on reference point alignment. The group’s final test resulted in the successful establishment of an optical link over [[SSI-1E4\|10 kilometers]].		Optical Communications is a student-led project aiming to develop the capability to establish high-bandwidth data links over free space. The group began work at the beginning of the 2014-2015 academic year, under the leadership of Thomas Teisberg and Logan Herrera. It was initially formed to investigate the possibility of space-based optical communications, with the intent to participate in the NASA [[CubeQuest Challenge]], a competition for small satellite design. Since its inception, the Optical Communications group has evolved to focus on the establishment of long-distance optical links, with the eventual goal of integrating this technology into a CubeSat form-factor satellite for the purposes of space-based communication. In its first year of existence, the group developed a system involving mechanized altitude/azimuth mounts, an original receiver device consisting of a Fresnel lens and photodetector, and a MATLAB pointing algorithm based on reference point alignment. The group’s final test resulted in the successful establishment of an optical link over [[SSI-1E4\|10 kilometers]].

Smaldonado: Moved picture to right

2015-12-05T09:55:11Z

Moved picture to right

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	[[File:SSI-1E4_Small (175x175).png\|frame\|~~left~~\|The OpComms Team's longest successful test transmitted a binary signal over a [[SSI-1E4\|10km link]]]]		[[File:SSI-1E4_Small (175x175).png\|frame\|right\|The OpComms Team's longest successful test transmitted a binary signal over a [[SSI-1E4\|10km link]]]]
	Optical Communications is a student-led project aiming to develop the capability to establish high-bandwidth data links over free space. The group began work at the beginning of the 2014-2015 academic year, under the leadership of Thomas Teisberg and Logan Herrera. It was initially formed to investigate the possibility of space-based optical communications, with the intent to participate in the NASA [[CubeQuest Challenge]], a competition for small satellite design. Since its inception, the Optical Communications group has evolved to focus on the establishment of long-distance optical links, with the eventual goal of integrating this technology into a CubeSat form-factor satellite for the purposes of space-based communication. In its first year of existence, the group developed a system involving mechanized altitude/azimuth mounts, an original receiver device consisting of a Fresnel lens and photodetector, and a MATLAB pointing algorithm based on reference point alignment. The group’s final test resulted in the successful establishment of an optical link over [[SSI-1E4\|10 kilometers]].		Optical Communications is a student-led project aiming to develop the capability to establish high-bandwidth data links over free space. The group began work at the beginning of the 2014-2015 academic year, under the leadership of Thomas Teisberg and Logan Herrera. It was initially formed to investigate the possibility of space-based optical communications, with the intent to participate in the NASA [[CubeQuest Challenge]], a competition for small satellite design. Since its inception, the Optical Communications group has evolved to focus on the establishment of long-distance optical links, with the eventual goal of integrating this technology into a CubeSat form-factor satellite for the purposes of space-based communication. In its first year of existence, the group developed a system involving mechanized altitude/azimuth mounts, an original receiver device consisting of a Fresnel lens and photodetector, and a MATLAB pointing algorithm based on reference point alignment. The group’s final test resulted in the successful establishment of an optical link over [[SSI-1E4\|10 kilometers]].

Ehillstrom at 22:16, 4 December 2015

2015-12-04T22:16:22Z

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	[[File:SSI-1E4_Small (175x175).png\|frame\|left\|The OpComms Team's longest successful test transmitted a binary signal over a 10km link]]		[[File:SSI-1E4_Small (175x175).png\|frame\|left\|The OpComms Team's longest successful test transmitted a binary signal over a [[SSI-1E4\|10km link]]]]
	Optical Communications is a student-led project aiming to develop the capability to establish high-bandwidth data links over free space. The group began work at the beginning of the 2014-2015 academic year, under the leadership of Thomas Teisberg and Logan Herrera. It was initially formed to investigate the possibility of space-based optical communications, with the intent to participate in the NASA [[CubeQuest Challenge]], a competition for small satellite design. Since its inception, the Optical Communications group has evolved to focus on the establishment of long-distance optical links, with the eventual goal of integrating this technology into a CubeSat form-factor satellite for the purposes of space-based communication. In its first year of existence, the group developed a system involving mechanized altitude/azimuth mounts, an original receiver device consisting of a Fresnel lens and photodetector, and a MATLAB pointing algorithm based on reference point alignment. The group’s final test resulted in the successful establishment of an optical link over [[~~OpComms System III~~\|10 kilometers]].		Optical Communications is a student-led project aiming to develop the capability to establish high-bandwidth data links over free space. The group began work at the beginning of the 2014-2015 academic year, under the leadership of Thomas Teisberg and Logan Herrera. It was initially formed to investigate the possibility of space-based optical communications, with the intent to participate in the NASA [[CubeQuest Challenge]], a competition for small satellite design. Since its inception, the Optical Communications group has evolved to focus on the establishment of long-distance optical links, with the eventual goal of integrating this technology into a CubeSat form-factor satellite for the purposes of space-based communication. In its first year of existence, the group developed a system involving mechanized altitude/azimuth mounts, an original receiver device consisting of a Fresnel lens and photodetector, and a MATLAB pointing algorithm based on reference point alignment. The group’s final test resulted in the successful establishment of an optical link over [[SSI-1E4\|10 kilometers]].

	The current team leads are [[User:Smaldonado\|Sasha Maldonado]] and [[User:Ehillstrom\|Elizabeth Hillstrom]].		The current team leads are [[User:Smaldonado\|Sasha Maldonado]] and [[User:Ehillstrom\|Elizabeth Hillstrom]].

	<noinclude>[[Category:Optical Communications]]</noinclude>		<noinclude>[[Category:Optical Communications]]</noinclude>

Ehillstrom at 22:13, 4 December 2015

2015-12-04T22:13:36Z

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	[[File:SSI-1E4_Small (~~250x250~~).png\|frame\|left\|The OpComms Team's longest successful test transmitted a binary signal over a 10km link]]		[[File:SSI-1E4_Small (175x175).png\|frame\|left\|The OpComms Team's longest successful test transmitted a binary signal over a 10km link]]
	Optical Communications is a student-led project aiming to develop the capability to establish high-bandwidth data links over free space. The group began work at the beginning of the 2014-2015 academic year, under the leadership of Thomas Teisberg and Logan Herrera. It was initially formed to investigate the possibility of space-based optical communications, with the intent to participate in the NASA [[CubeQuest Challenge]], a competition for small satellite design. Since its inception, the Optical Communications group has evolved to focus on the establishment of long-distance optical links, with the eventual goal of integrating this technology into a CubeSat form-factor satellite for the purposes of space-based communication. In its first year of existence, the group developed a system involving mechanized altitude/azimuth mounts, an original receiver device consisting of a Fresnel lens and photodetector, and a MATLAB pointing algorithm based on reference point alignment. The group’s final test resulted in the successful establishment of an optical link over [[OpComms System III\|10 kilometers]].		Optical Communications is a student-led project aiming to develop the capability to establish high-bandwidth data links over free space. The group began work at the beginning of the 2014-2015 academic year, under the leadership of Thomas Teisberg and Logan Herrera. It was initially formed to investigate the possibility of space-based optical communications, with the intent to participate in the NASA [[CubeQuest Challenge]], a competition for small satellite design. Since its inception, the Optical Communications group has evolved to focus on the establishment of long-distance optical links, with the eventual goal of integrating this technology into a CubeSat form-factor satellite for the purposes of space-based communication. In its first year of existence, the group developed a system involving mechanized altitude/azimuth mounts, an original receiver device consisting of a Fresnel lens and photodetector, and a MATLAB pointing algorithm based on reference point alignment. The group’s final test resulted in the successful establishment of an optical link over [[OpComms System III\|10 kilometers]].